Farmers to Families Food Box Program - September 21

Farmers to Families Food Box Program:

September 21 at Crosby High School in Waterbury

On Monday, September 21 there will be a USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program at Crosby High School, 300 Pierpont Road in Waterbury from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., or until supplies run out.

Together, State Representatives Stephanie Cummings (R-74), Tony D'Amelio (R-71), Lezlye Zupkus (R- 89), and I will distribute approximately 1,400 boxes of free produce to families in need. The produce boxes contain a varied mix of seasonal vegetables and fruits, with previous deliveries featuring apples, zucchini, carrots, lettuce, oranges, green beans, eggplant, and more.

The event is being coordinated by the Friendly Hands Food Bank of Torrington and their director Karen Thomas.

The program comes at a particularly important time as the health crisis this spring and summer has forced nearly 600,000 state residents out of work, and thousands of businesses have been forced to close.

There is no greater service than helping a neighbor in need, and this year, we have many people throughout our communities who are struggling to make ends meet and to put food on the table. It has been a challenging year for everyone, and the only way to get through it is by working together to ensure no one gets left behind, that no one goes hungry, and that everyone has the basic resources and supplies they need.

This event will bring relief to many families, and I am honored to be a part of it. I thank Rep. Cummings for organizing this, and everyone who will be devoting their time and resources to making it a success, especially our volunteers.

This event is FREE and open to the public on a first come, first-served basis until supplies run out. Please share this information with anyone it may benefit.

How it works:

Participants will drive into the Crosby High School parking lot loop (follow signs), forming a line so volunteers can place the boxes of produce in their vehicles. The boxes will be placed in the backseat or trunk of the vehicle to limit contact, and maintain safe distancing.

What: Farmers to Families free produce giveaway
Where: Crosby High School – 300 Pierpont Road in Waterbury
When: Monday, September 21 – 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., or until supplies run out
This event was made possible through the generous assistance of the USDA Farmers to Families Food program, Friendly Hands Food Bank of Torrington, Neco Systems Incorporated, Avenue Auto (1256 Thomaston Avenue), Crosby High School Principal (interim) Joanna Crudele and Assistant Principal Salvatore Vollero, former State Representative Selim Noujaim and State Representative Nicole Klarides-Ditria.

If you have any questions about the event, please don't hesitate to contact me. I am always available to you.

Email: Rosa.Rebimbas@housegop.ct.gov

Warm regards,

Rosa

State Representative Rosa C. Rebimbas

70th General Assembly District

Naugatuck